New Surveillance Footage Shows Man Suspected of Punching Harlem Hospital Pediatrician

A new surveillance footage has been released by the NYPD showing the still-at-large man who allegedly punched a 44-year-old Harlem Hospital pediatrician, causing him to fall onto the subway tracks nearly a month ago.

The incident took place on the northbound 1 train platform at 50th Street on the evening of August 9. The brief clip shows the suspect, wearing a backwards cap, white T-shirt, black shorts, and carrying a backpack, walking on the sidewalk.

The suspect muttered something indecipherable before punching the victim, a complete stranger, around 7:50 p.m., causing him to fall onto the roadbed. Bystanders helped the injured man back up onto the platform, and he was hospitalized in stable condition.

The victim’s friend, Takayuki Matsumoto, revealed that his friend was heading back to his Upper West Side home after a hospital shift when the attacker came up behind him. Matsumoto stated that the victim was pushed after the attacker screamed and walked towards him.

Despite the unprovoked attack, Matsumoto mentioned that the incident would not deter the victim from riding the subway as it is his only means of transportation to the hospital.

The attack was unprovoked, and the two men did not know each other, according to the police. Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect, who is still at large.

Individuals with information about the crime are urged to contact the NYPD’s Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or 1-888-57-PISTA (74782) for Spanish speakers. Tips can also be submitted online through the Crime Stoppers website or @NYPDTips on social media. All information provided will be kept confidential.